Santa Maria del Buonconsiglio: the remains of a medieval church in the heart of Bari Vecchia What everyone wonders when they arrive in this area of Bari Vecchia is: what are these columns? The columns you see in the photo are nothing other than testimony to the thousand-year history that the ancient village preserves […] Find out more
The open-air museum of Bari: the precious archaeological area of San Pietro in the heart of Bari Vecchia The archaeological area of San Pietro is one of the oldest and most significant areas of Bari as it reflects a concentration of eras ranging from prehistory to the present day . Adjacent to the Santa Scolastica Museum, exactly […] Find out more
The old defense of the port and the splendid Bari Vecchia: the Fort of Sant'Antonio The Fort of San'Antonio is one of the most characteristic elements of the wall surrounding Bari Vecchia; it is located in one of the highest points of these walls and its history originates precisely in 1071 when, in defense from […] Find out more
A fascinating journey into the history of San Nicola and the basilica: visit the Nicolaiano museum The basilica of San Nicola, one of the most prestigious and characteristic monuments of Bari, is undoubtedly among the places of absolute historical and religious value that must absolutely be seen and visited when you arrive in the Apulian capital. Saint Nicholas […] Find out more
An example of Romanesque in Puglia: the Cathedral of San Sabino and the bell tower overlooking Bari Vecchia The Cathedral of San Sabino is one of the most characteristic examples of the Romanesque style in Puglia. Also visible in the distance thanks to an imposing bell tower, so important that it is present in many images depicting Bari, this […] Find out more
From the Renaissance to today: immerse yourself in the history of the city with the collections of the Civic Museum of Old Bari. If you are curious about the history that has characterized Bari from the Renaissance period to today, then you can only consider the possibility of visiting this interesting museum. This is the Civic Museum of Bari, […] Find out more
Palazzo Simi: the museum of old Bari with the history of the city kept underground Palazzo Simi is a building located in the heart of old Bari built in 1500 on the remains of a Byzantine style church, which in turn was built on the remains of structures from the Roman era ; objects are kept inside […] Find out more
A walk through the characteristic alleys of Bari Vecchia: breathe in the history of the ancient village of Bari. Bari Vecchia is a place where time seems to have stopped in its simplicity and authenticity. The style of the buildings in the ancient village reflects the interweaving of the various eras that characterized the architecture and everyday life of this neighborhood. […] Find out more
Strada Arco Basso: welcome to the street of the famous Bari orecchiette, in the heart of Bari Vecchia. In the heart of the old city of Bari there is a street renamed "the street of the ears" or "street of the ears". The street in question is officially called Strada Arco Basso, characterized by a small tunnel which once crossed […] Find out more
The Archaeological Museum of Bari in the heart of the old city The Archaeological Museum of Bari is located inside the former convent of Santa Scolastica, among the oldest and most evocative structures in the city (history has it that it was built shortly before the 10th century) . The Museum of Santa Scolastica preserves precious archaeological finds found […] Find out more